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APG 291Y

1983 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,605 mi
Last recorded45,605 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Mazda 32356,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPG 291Y
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,605 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 45,605 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,344 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,486 miles

corrosion in n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills

corrosion on front & rear suspention componants

Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,688 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,778 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,778 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear off both outer sills rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,824 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,906 miles

corrosion in sills

Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,928 miles

corrosion in end of o/s/r outer sill

Pass 25 Aug 2005 37,746 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 37,746 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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APG 291Y is a 1983 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1983 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 56,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APG 291Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 43 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APG 291Y registered?

APG 291Y is a 1983 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 April 1983.

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